half track

/ˈhæfˌtræk/
noun
  1. A military vehicle with wheels at the front and continuous tracks at the back, designed for off-road travel.
    • The army used half-tracks to transport troops across rough terrain.
    • The half-track could drive on roads like a truck but handle mud and snow like a tank.
    • A restored half-track from World War II was on display at the museum.
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